Hello there. How are you today? I am very well, thanks for asking! My name is Ryan. I'm a video artist, ecommerce entrepreneur, podcast host, and so much more. Friends have referred to me as FUNNY, THOUGHTFUL, and even CHARMING. I've never met an animal that didn't love me. I read for at least an hour a day and am constantly trying to teach myself new concepts and skills. I aim for the mountain peak of productivity, but I also take time to stop and absorb the details both visible and hidden in the world around me. There are patterns of beauty, small and large, natural and man-made, in every place that my eyes dare to wander. I thrive on laughter and irreverent silliness, and enjoy playing games and creating characters and situations when hanging out with a group.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am attempting to live a more minimalist and nomadic lifestyle, freeing up my time to fulfill a desire for travel and exploration of countries outside of the one in which I was raised. I am on a quest to understand a multitude of perspectives, chronicling the human experience by learning from all the wonderful individuals I hope to stay and speak with via Couchsurfing!

Interests

This is a small sampling of things that I'm passionate about, things that light a fire inside my body and mind.

• cats
• dogs
• arts
• writing
• design
• fashion
• film making
• acting
• reading
• traveling
• jazz
• hip-hop music
• drums
• history
• film photography
• antiques
• trees
• climate change
• renewable energy
• artificial intelligence

Music, Movies, and Books

Movies - Sorcerer, New Rose Hotel
Music - King Crimson, Earl Sweatshirt
Books - V. by Thomas Pynchon, Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I tried to raise money through a crowdfunding campaign to shoot a feature-length film when I was a fresh 19-year-old, and although it failed spectacularly, I learned quite a few lessons about life and art from the experience.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I hope to delight you with engaging conversations and stories, trade cooking or cleaning or creative work for your kindness, and join you on an adventure in the city you call home!

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Belgium, Belize, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, Mexico, Moldova, Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Romania, Spain, Switzerland, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States